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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.05, 688.06 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.05, 688.06 and 228.11 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.05 : 688.06 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.05/688.06 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.05x = 688.06 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.05x = 156,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,949.36/459.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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