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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 686.96 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 686.96 and 241.40 is: 361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 686.96 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/686.96 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 686.96 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 165,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,832.14/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.86

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