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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.88, 691.15 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.88, 691.15 and 152.67 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.88 : 691.15 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.88/691.15 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.88x = 691.15 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.88x = 105,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,517.87/460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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