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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.46, 686.50 and 226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.46, 686.50 and 226.31 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.46 : 686.50 = 226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.46/686.50 = 226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.46x = 686.50 × 226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.46x = 155,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,357.82/457.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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