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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.16, 690.17 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.16, 690.17 and 152.03 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.16 : 690.17 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.16/690.17 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.16x = 690.17 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.16x = 104,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,923.09/460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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