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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.03, 688.82 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.03, 688.82 and 243.15 is: 364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.03 : 688.82 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.03/688.82 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.03x = 688.82 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.03x = 167,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,486.58/460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.08

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