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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.56, 688.16 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.56, 688.16 and 201.92 is: 303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.56 : 688.16 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.56/688.16 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.56x = 688.16 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.56x = 138,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,953.27/458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.02

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