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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.57, 685.93 and 226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.57, 685.93 and 226.05 is: 338.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.57 : 685.93 = 226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.57/685.93 = 226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.57x = 685.93 × 226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.57x = 155,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,051.40/457.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.86

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