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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.96, 690.12 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.96, 690.12 and 216.32 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.96 : 690.12 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.96/690.12 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.96x = 690.12 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.96x = 149,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,284.28/459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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