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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 691.62 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 691.62 and 152.94 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 691.62 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/691.62 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 691.62 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 105,776.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,776.36/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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