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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.20, 687.37 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.20, 687.37 and 227.10 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.20 : 687.37 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.20/687.37 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.20x = 687.37 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.20x = 156,099.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,099.43/458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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