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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.87, 691.94 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.87, 691.94 and 230.42 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.87 : 691.94 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.87/691.94 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.87x = 691.94 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.87x = 159,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,432.20/461.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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