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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 691.53 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 691.53 and 152.88 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 691.53 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/691.53 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 691.53 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 105,721.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,721.11/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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