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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.21, 693.53 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.21, 693.53 and 240 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.21 : 693.53 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.21/693.53 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.21x = 693.53 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.21x = 166,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,447.20/462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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