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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.39, 688.41 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.39, 688.41 and 242.31 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.39 : 688.41 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.39/688.41 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.39x = 688.41 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.39x = 166,808.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,808.63/459.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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