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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 692.06 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 692.06 and 244.82 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 692.06 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/692.06 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 692.06 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 169,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,425.44/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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