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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 688.55 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 688.55 and 215.20 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 688.55 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/688.55 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 688.55 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 148,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,173.16/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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