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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.94, 690.88 and 230.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.94, 690.88 and 230.00 is: 344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.94 : 690.88 = 230.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.94/690.88 = 230.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.94x = 690.88 × 230.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.94x = 158,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,899.29/460.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.73

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