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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.68, 688.24 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.68, 688.24 and 215.16 is: 322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.68 : 688.24 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.68/688.24 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.68x = 688.24 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.68x = 148,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,081.72/458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.84

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