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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.34, 698.42 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.34, 698.42 and 243.12 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.34 : 698.42 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.34/698.42 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.34x = 698.42 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.34x = 169,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,799.87/465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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