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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.20, 687.04 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.20, 687.04 and 226.60 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.20 : 687.04 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.20/687.04 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.20x = 687.04 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.20x = 155,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,683.26/458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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