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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.46, 692.21 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.46, 692.21 and 153.32 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.46 : 692.21 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.46/692.21 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.46x = 692.21 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.46x = 106,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,125.41/461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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