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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.48, 690.37 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.48, 690.37 and 152.15 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.48 : 690.37 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.48/690.37 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.48x = 690.37 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.48x = 105,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,036.82/460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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