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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.66, 690.49 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.66, 690.49 and 229.72 is: 344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.66 : 690.49 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.66/690.49 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.66x = 690.49 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.66x = 158,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,619.36/460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.33

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