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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.17, 690.27 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.17, 690.27 and 152.16 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.17 : 690.27 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.17/690.27 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.17x = 690.27 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.17x = 105,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,031.48/460.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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