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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 686.22 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 686.22 and 241.12 is: 361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 686.22 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/686.22 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 686.22 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 165,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,461.37/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.25

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