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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.74, 692.30 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.74, 692.30 and 242.49 is: 363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.74 : 692.30 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.74/692.30 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.74x = 692.30 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.74x = 167,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,874.61/461.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.57

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