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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.29, 688.07 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.29, 688.07 and 227.91 is: 341.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.29 : 688.07 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.29/688.07 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.29x = 688.07 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.29x = 156,816.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,816.89/459.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.44

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