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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.02, 690.12 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.02, 690.12 and 229.05 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.02 : 690.12 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.02/690.12 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.02x = 690.12 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.02x = 158,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,071.99/460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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