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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.41, 690.71 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.41, 690.71 and 152.36 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.41 : 690.71 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.41/690.71 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.41x = 690.71 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.41x = 105,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,232.36/460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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