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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 686.71 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 686.71 and 226.90 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 686.71 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/686.71 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 686.71 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 155,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,815.64/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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