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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.82, 686.98 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.82, 686.98 and 226.90 is: 340.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.82 : 686.98 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.82/686.98 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.82x = 686.98 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.82x = 155,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,875.76/457.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.47

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