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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.68, 692.20 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.68, 692.20 and 230.24 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.68 : 692.20 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.68/692.20 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.68x = 692.20 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.68x = 159,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,372.13/461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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