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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.60, 693 and 242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.60, 693 and 242.39 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.60 : 693 = 242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.60/693 = 242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.60x = 693 × 242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.60x = 167,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,972.81/461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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