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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.45, 691.74 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.45, 691.74 and 242.03 is: 362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.45 : 691.74 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.45/691.74 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.45x = 691.74 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.45x = 167,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,418.37/461.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.81

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