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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.23, 689.16 and 215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.23, 689.16 and 215.78 is: 323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.23 : 689.16 = 215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.23/689.16 = 215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.23x = 689.16 × 215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.23x = 148,703.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,703.50/459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.81

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