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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.58, 690.54 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.58, 690.54 and 226.16 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.58 : 690.54 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.58/690.54 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.58x = 690.54 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.58x = 156,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,172.53/460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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