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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.09, 687.50 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.09, 687.50 and 226.97 is: 340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.09 : 687.50 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.09/687.50 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.09x = 687.50 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.09x = 156,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,037.30/458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.63

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