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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.28, 687.70 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.28, 687.70 and 242.20 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.28 : 687.70 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.28/687.70 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.28x = 687.70 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.28x = 166,556.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,556.29/459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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