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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.48, 690.75 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.48, 690.75 and 229.14 is: 343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.48 : 690.75 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.48/690.75 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.48x = 690.75 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.48x = 158,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,278.46/460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.72

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