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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 690.36 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 690.36 and 152.16 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 690.36 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/690.36 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 690.36 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 105,045.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,045.18/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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