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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.36, 685.84 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.36, 685.84 and 226.12 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.36 : 685.84 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.36/685.84 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.36x = 685.84 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.36x = 155,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,082.14/457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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