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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.47, 686.27 and 226.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.47, 686.27 and 226.33 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.47 : 686.27 = 226.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.47/686.27 = 226.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.47x = 686.27 × 226.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.47x = 155,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,323.49/457.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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