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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.42, 691.61 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.42, 691.61 and 230.08 is: 344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.42 : 691.61 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.42/691.61 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.42x = 691.61 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.42x = 159,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,122.75/461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.85

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