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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.53, 685.92 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.53, 685.92 and 226.23 is: 339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.53 : 685.92 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.53/685.92 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.53x = 685.92 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.53x = 155,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,175.68/457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.16

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