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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 690.84 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 690.84 and 243.96 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 690.84 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/690.84 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 690.84 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 168,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,537.33/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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