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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.60, 688.86 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.60, 688.86 and 228.42 is: 342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.60 : 688.86 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.60/688.86 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.60x = 688.86 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.60x = 157,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,349.40/459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.36

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