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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.42, 691.98 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.42, 691.98 and 230.18 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.42 : 691.98 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.42/691.98 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.42x = 691.98 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.42x = 159,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,279.96/461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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