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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690.27 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690.27 and 243.50 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690.27 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690.27 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690.27 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 168,079.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,079.53/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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