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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.25, 691.38 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.25, 691.38 and 230.22 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.25 : 691.38 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.25/691.38 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.25x = 691.38 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.25x = 159,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,169.50/461.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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