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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.14, 686.28 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.14, 686.28 and 226.32 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.14 : 686.28 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.14/686.28 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.14x = 686.28 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.14x = 155,318.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,318.89/458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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