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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.08, 685.91 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.08, 685.91 and 226.09 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.08 : 685.91 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.08/685.91 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.08x = 685.91 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.08x = 155,077.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,077.39/457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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