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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.07, 689.80 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.07, 689.80 and 225.78 is: 338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.07 : 689.80 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.07/689.80 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.07x = 689.80 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.07x = 155,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,743.04/460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.52

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