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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 691.58 and 152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 691.58 and 152.83 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 691.58 = 152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/691.58 = 152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 691.58 × 152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 105,694.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,694.17/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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