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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 688.36 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 688.36 and 212.08 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 688.36 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/688.36 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 688.36 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 145,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,987.39/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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