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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.21, 692.19 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.21, 692.19 and 242.43 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.21 : 692.19 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.21/692.19 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.21x = 692.19 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.21x = 167,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,807.62/462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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