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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.41, 692.01 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.41, 692.01 and 230.45 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.41 : 692.01 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.41/692.01 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.41x = 692.01 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.41x = 159,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,473.70/461.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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