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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.22, 684.24 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.22, 684.24 and 212.68 is: 318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.22 : 684.24 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.22/684.24 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.22x = 684.24 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.22x = 145,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,524.16/456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.98

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