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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.49, 693.78 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.49, 693.78 and 243.23 is: 364.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.49 : 693.78 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.49/693.78 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.49x = 693.78 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.49x = 168,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,743.73/462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.86

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