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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.96, 686.66 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.96, 686.66 and 226.34 is: 339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.96 : 686.66 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.96/686.66 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.96x = 686.66 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.96x = 155,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,418.62/457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.37

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