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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.45, 686.13 and 226.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.45, 686.13 and 226.49 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.45 : 686.13 = 226.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.45/686.13 = 226.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.45x = 686.13 × 226.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.45x = 155,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,401.58/457.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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