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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 687.51 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 687.51 and 241.80 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 687.51 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/687.51 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 687.51 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 166,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,239.92/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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