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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.49, 692.26 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.49, 692.26 and 230.14 is: 345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.49 : 692.26 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.49/692.26 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.49x = 692.26 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.49x = 159,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,316.72/461.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.22

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