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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455, 682.64 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455, 682.64 and 227 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455 : 682.64 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455/682.64 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455x = 682.64 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455x = 154,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,959.28/455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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