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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.88, 691.36 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.88, 691.36 and 152.82 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.88 : 691.36 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.88/691.36 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.88x = 691.36 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.88x = 105,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,653.64/460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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