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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.89, 686.61 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.89, 686.61 and 226.68 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.89 : 686.61 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.89/686.61 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.89x = 686.61 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.89x = 155,640.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,640.75/457.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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