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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.17, 685.82 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.17, 685.82 and 226.18 is: 339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.17 : 685.82 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.17/685.82 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.17x = 685.82 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.17x = 155,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,118.77/457.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.30

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