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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.28, 686.14 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.28, 686.14 and 226.19 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.28 : 686.14 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.28/686.14 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.28x = 686.14 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.28x = 155,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,199.20/457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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