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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 687.16 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 687.16 and 241.54 is: 362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 687.16 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/687.16 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 687.16 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 165,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,976.63/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.38

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