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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.66, 688.10 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.66, 688.10 and 242.19 is: 363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.66 : 688.10 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.66/688.10 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.66x = 688.10 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.66x = 166,649.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,649.73/458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.34

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