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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 690.56 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 690.56 and 229.23 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 690.56 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/690.56 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 690.56 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 158,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,297.07/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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