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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 686.64 and 226.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 686.64 and 226.61 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 686.64 = 226.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/686.64 = 226.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 686.64 × 226.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 155,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,596.06/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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