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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.21, 694.51 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.21, 694.51 and 243.56 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.21 : 694.51 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.21/694.51 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.21x = 694.51 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.21x = 169,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,155.98/463.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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