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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.95, 691.16 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.95, 691.16 and 226.56 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.95 : 691.16 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.95/691.16 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.95x = 691.16 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.95x = 156,589.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,589.21/460.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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