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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.53, 688.38 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.53, 688.38 and 215.21 is: 323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.53 : 688.38 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.53/688.38 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.53x = 688.38 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.53x = 148,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,146.26/458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.09

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