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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.96, 687.03 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.96, 687.03 and 226.84 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.96 : 687.03 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.96/687.03 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.96x = 687.03 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.96x = 155,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,845.89/457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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