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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.37, 690.62 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.37, 690.62 and 152.30 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.37 : 690.62 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.37/690.62 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.37x = 690.62 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.37x = 105,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,179.70/460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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