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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.28, 688.46 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.28, 688.46 and 242.40 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.28 : 688.46 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.28/688.46 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.28x = 688.46 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.28x = 166,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,882.70/459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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