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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 690.56 and 229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 690.56 and 229.36 is: 344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 690.56 = 229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/690.56 = 229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 690.56 × 229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 158,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,386.84/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.05

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