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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.70, 688.96 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.70, 688.96 and 228.67 is: 342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.70 : 688.96 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.70/688.96 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.70x = 688.96 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.70x = 157,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,539.90/459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.71

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