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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.22, 690.66 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.22, 690.66 and 244.32 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.22 : 690.66 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.22/690.66 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.22x = 690.66 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.22x = 168,742.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,742.05/461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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