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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.67, 691.07 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.67, 691.07 and 229.68 is: 344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.67 : 691.07 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.67/691.07 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.67x = 691.07 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.67x = 158,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,723.81/460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.55

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