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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 696.16 and 241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 696.16 and 241.63 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 696.16 = 241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/696.16 = 241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 696.16 × 241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 168,213.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,213.14/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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