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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.10, 691.92 and 229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.10, 691.92 and 229.98 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.10 : 691.92 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.10/691.92 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.10x = 691.92 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.10x = 159,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,127.76/461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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