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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.43, 692.08 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.43, 692.08 and 153.28 is: 229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.43 : 692.08 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.43/692.08 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.43x = 692.08 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.43x = 106,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,082.50/461.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.90

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