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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.61, 690.41 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.61, 690.41 and 226.50 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.61 : 690.41 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.61/690.41 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.61x = 690.41 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.61x = 156,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,376.73/460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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