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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 690.33 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 690.33 and 243.42 is: 365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 690.33 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/690.33 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 690.33 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 168,040.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,040.13/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.19

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