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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.97, 686.87 and 226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.97, 686.87 and 226.77 is: 340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.97 : 686.87 = 226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.97/686.87 = 226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.97x = 686.87 × 226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.97x = 155,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,760.38/457.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.11

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