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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 686.30 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 686.30 and 226.08 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 686.30 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/686.30 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 686.30 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 155,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,158.70/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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