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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.24, 688.60 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.24, 688.60 and 242.28 is: 363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.24 : 688.60 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.24/688.60 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.24x = 688.60 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.24x = 166,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,834.01/459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.28

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