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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.34, 690.62 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.34, 690.62 and 152.20 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.34 : 690.62 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.34/690.62 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.34x = 690.62 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.34x = 105,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,112.36/460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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