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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.36, 686.26 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.36, 686.26 and 226.44 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.36 : 686.26 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.36/686.26 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.36x = 686.26 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.36x = 155,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,397.00/457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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