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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.24, 688.92 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.24, 688.92 and 228.22 is: 342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.24 : 688.92 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.24/688.92 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.24x = 688.92 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.24x = 157,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,225.32/459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.36

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