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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 686.16 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 686.16 and 226.32 is: 339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 686.16 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/686.16 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 686.16 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 155,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,291.73/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.30

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