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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 688.32 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 688.32 and 202.32 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 688.32 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/688.32 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 688.32 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 139,260.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,260.90/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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