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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.52, 690.59 and 229.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.52, 690.59 and 229.33 is: 343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.52 : 690.59 = 229.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.52/690.59 = 229.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.52x = 690.59 × 229.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.52x = 158,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,369.55/460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.89

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