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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.38, 692.15 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.38, 692.15 and 230.28 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.38 : 692.15 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.38/692.15 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.38x = 692.15 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.38x = 159,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,388.01/461.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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