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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.45, 688.86 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.45, 688.86 and 216 is: 323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.45 : 688.86 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.45/688.86 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.45x = 688.86 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.45x = 148,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,793.76/459.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.85

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