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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.93, 692.82 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.93, 692.82 and 230.57 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.93 : 692.82 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.93/692.82 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.93x = 692.82 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.93x = 159,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,743.51/461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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