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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.30, 690.30 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.30, 690.30 and 152.10 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.30 : 690.30 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.30/690.30 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.30x = 690.30 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.30x = 104,994.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,994.63/460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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