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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.58, 688.22 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.58, 688.22 and 242.68 is: 363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.58 : 688.22 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.58/688.22 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.58x = 688.22 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.58x = 167,017.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,017.23/459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.41

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