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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.21, 692.03 and 239.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.21, 692.03 and 239.00 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.21 : 692.03 = 239.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.21/692.03 = 239.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.21x = 692.03 × 239.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.21x = 165,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,390.51/461.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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