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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 687.35 and 226.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 687.35 and 226.87 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 687.35 = 226.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/687.35 = 226.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 687.35 × 226.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 155,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,937.94/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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