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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 688.08 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 688.08 and 242.32 is: 363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 688.08 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/688.08 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 688.08 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 166,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,735.55/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.42

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