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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.15, 690.09 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.15, 690.09 and 228.89 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.15 : 690.09 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.15/690.09 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.15x = 690.09 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.15x = 157,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,955.57/460.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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