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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.12, 690.27 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.12, 690.27 and 229.13 is: 343.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.12 : 690.27 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.12/690.27 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.12x = 690.27 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.12x = 158,161.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,161.57/460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.74

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