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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.33, 691.93 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.33, 691.93 and 230.11 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.33 : 691.93 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.33/691.93 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.33x = 691.93 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.33x = 159,215.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,215.40/461.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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