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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 690.24 and 240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 690.24 and 240.61 is: 360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 690.24 = 240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/690.24 = 240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 690.24 × 240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 166,073.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,073.99/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.86

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