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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.38, 685.46 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.38, 685.46 and 225.92 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.38 : 685.46 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.38/685.46 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.38x = 685.46 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.38x = 154,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,861.40/457.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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