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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.42, 687.12 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.42, 687.12 and 227.48 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.42 : 687.12 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.42/687.12 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.42x = 687.12 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.42x = 156,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,303.77/458.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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