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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.28, 686.14 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.28, 686.14 and 225.89 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.28 : 686.14 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.28/686.14 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.28x = 686.14 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.28x = 154,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,990.74/457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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