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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 690.34 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 690.34 and 152.02 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 690.34 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/690.34 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 690.34 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 104,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,945.49/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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