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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.82, 692.22 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.82, 692.22 and 230.91 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.82 : 692.22 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.82/692.22 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.82x = 692.22 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.82x = 159,835.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,835.90/461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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