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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.73, 691.91 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.73, 691.91 and 230.30 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.73 : 691.91 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.73/691.91 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.73x = 691.91 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.73x = 159,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,349.61/461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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