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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.10, 689.65 and 226.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.10, 689.65 and 226.00 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.10 : 689.65 = 226.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.10/689.65 = 226.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.10x = 689.65 × 226.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.10x = 155,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,863.11/460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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