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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 692.88 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 692.88 and 242.40 is: 363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 692.88 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/692.88 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 692.88 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 167,954.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,954.11/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.92

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