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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.58, 686.75 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.58, 686.75 and 226.46 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.58 : 686.75 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.58/686.75 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.58x = 686.75 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.58x = 155,521.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,521.99/457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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