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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 687.65 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 687.65 and 227.38 is: 341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 687.65 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/687.65 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 687.65 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 156,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,355.00/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.12

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