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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.09, 686.90 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.09, 686.90 and 226.71 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.09 : 686.90 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.09/686.90 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.09x = 686.90 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.09x = 155,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,723.66/458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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