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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.35, 690.55 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.35, 690.55 and 152.24 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.35 : 690.55 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.35/690.55 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.35x = 690.55 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.35x = 105,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,125.50/460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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