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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.17, 691.23 and 229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.17, 691.23 and 229.83 is: 344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.17 : 691.23 = 229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.17/691.23 = 229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.17x = 691.23 × 229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.17x = 158,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,865.39/461.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.48

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