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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.42, 688.98 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.42, 688.98 and 228.18 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.42 : 688.98 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.42/688.98 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.42x = 688.98 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.42x = 157,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,211.46/459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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