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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 691.90 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 691.90 and 230.13 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 691.90 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/691.90 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 691.90 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 159,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,226.37/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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