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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.59, 692.08 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.59, 692.08 and 242.48 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.59 : 692.08 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.59/692.08 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.59x = 692.08 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.59x = 167,815.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,815.56/461.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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