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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.62, 686.66 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.62, 686.66 and 226.50 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.62 : 686.66 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.62/686.66 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.62x = 686.66 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.62x = 155,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,528.49/457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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