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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 686.88 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 686.88 and 227.22 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 686.88 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/686.88 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 686.88 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 156,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,072.87/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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