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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.07, 689.24 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.07, 689.24 and 228.84 is: 342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.07 : 689.24 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.07/689.24 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.07x = 689.24 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.07x = 157,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,722.38/460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.82

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