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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 687.72 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 687.72 and 227.40 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 687.72 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/687.72 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 687.72 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 156,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,385.82/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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