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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.23, 690.39 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.23, 690.39 and 152.09 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.23 : 690.39 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.23/690.39 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.23x = 690.39 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.23x = 104,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,997.96/460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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