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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 696.91 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 696.91 and 242.13 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 696.91 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/696.91 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 696.91 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 168,742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,742.82/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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