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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.50, 691.92 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.50, 691.92 and 230.32 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.50 : 691.92 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.50/691.92 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.50x = 691.92 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.50x = 159,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,363.01/461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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