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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 686.54 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 686.54 and 226.58 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 686.54 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/686.54 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 686.54 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 155,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,556.23/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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