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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 691.86 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 691.86 and 153.12 is: 229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 691.86 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/691.86 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 691.86 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 105,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,937.60/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.66

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