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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.07, 690.25 and 228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.07, 690.25 and 228.99 is: 343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.07 : 690.25 = 228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.07/690.25 = 228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.07x = 690.25 × 228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.07x = 158,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,060.35/460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.56

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