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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 687.42 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 687.42 and 227.22 is: 340.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 687.42 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/687.42 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 687.42 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 156,195.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,195.57/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.86

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