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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.99, 688.16 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.99, 688.16 and 215.37 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.99 : 688.16 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.99/688.16 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.99x = 688.16 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.99x = 148,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,207.94/458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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