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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.76, 692.72 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.76, 692.72 and 230.66 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.76 : 692.72 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.76/692.72 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.76x = 692.72 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.76x = 159,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,778.18/461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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