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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.62, 692.28 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.62, 692.28 and 153.39 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.62 : 692.28 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.62/692.28 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.62x = 692.28 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.62x = 106,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,190.94/461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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