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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 687.36 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 687.36 and 230.40 is: 345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 687.36 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/687.36 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 687.36 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 158,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,367.74/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.60

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