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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 688.06 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 688.06 and 215.10 is: 322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 688.06 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/688.06 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 688.06 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 148,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,001.71/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.36

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