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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.42, 687.69 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.42, 687.69 and 227.43 is: 341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.42 : 687.69 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.42/687.69 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.42x = 687.69 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.42x = 156,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,401.34/458.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.18

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