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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.81, 694.01 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.81, 694.01 and 242.94 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.81 : 694.01 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.81/694.01 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.81x = 694.01 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.81x = 168,602.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,602.79/462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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