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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.22, 686.16 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.22, 686.16 and 241.32 is: 361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.22 : 686.16 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.22/686.16 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.22x = 686.16 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.22x = 165,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,584.13/458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.36

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