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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 686.03 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 686.03 and 226.10 is: 339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 686.03 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/686.03 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 686.03 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 155,106.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,106.82/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.25

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