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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.41, 692.21 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.41, 692.21 and 153.36 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.41 : 692.21 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.41/692.21 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.41x = 692.21 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.41x = 106,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,157.33/461.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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