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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.13, 689.60 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.13, 689.60 and 225.92 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 689.60 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/689.60 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 689.60 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 155,789.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,789.85/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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