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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 686.95 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 686.95 and 227.07 is: 340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 686.95 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/686.95 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 686.95 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 155,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,985.17/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.64

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