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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.35, 692.07 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.35, 692.07 and 230.09 is: 345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.35 : 692.07 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.35/692.07 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.35x = 692.07 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.35x = 159,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,236.66/461.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.15

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