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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.35, 692.23 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.35, 692.23 and 244.88 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.35 : 692.23 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.35/692.23 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.35x = 692.23 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.35x = 169,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,509.21/461.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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