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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.39, 690.66 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.39, 690.66 and 152.32 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.39 : 690.66 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.39/690.66 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.39x = 690.66 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.39x = 105,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,201.33/460.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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