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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 632.24 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 632.24 and 261.68 is: 361.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 632.24 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/632.24 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 632.24 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 165,444.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,444.56/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.11

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