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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.43, 690.21 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.43, 690.21 and 152.21 is: 228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.43 : 690.21 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.43/690.21 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.43x = 690.21 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.43x = 105,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,058.97/460.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.18

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