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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.37, 691.73 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.37, 691.73 and 242.12 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.37 : 691.73 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.37/691.73 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.37x = 691.73 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.37x = 167,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,478.81/461.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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