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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 688.74 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 688.74 and 228.18 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 688.74 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/688.74 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 688.74 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 157,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,156.69/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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