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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 686.88 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 686.88 and 241.52 is: 362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 686.88 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/686.88 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 686.88 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 165,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,895.26/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.03

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