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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 687.46 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 687.46 and 227.10 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 687.46 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/687.46 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 687.46 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 156,122.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,122.17/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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