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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.35, 690.51 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.35, 690.51 and 229.52 is: 344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.35 : 690.51 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.35/690.51 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.35x = 690.51 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.35x = 158,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,482.40/460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.27

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