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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 687.96 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 687.96 and 242.82 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 687.96 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/687.96 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 687.96 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 167,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,050.45/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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