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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.48, 692.28 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.48, 692.28 and 153.24 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.48 : 692.28 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.48/692.28 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.48x = 692.28 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.48x = 106,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,084.99/461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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