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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.86, 687.06 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.86, 687.06 and 226.88 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.86 : 687.06 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.86/687.06 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.86x = 687.06 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.86x = 155,876.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,876.74/457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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