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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 688.64 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 688.64 and 231 is: 346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 688.64 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/688.64 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 688.64 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 159,075.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,075.84/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.57

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