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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.94, 688.16 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.94, 688.16 and 215.34 is: 322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.94 : 688.16 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.94/688.16 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.94x = 688.16 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.94x = 148,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,188.37/458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.89

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