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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.46, 687.56 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.46, 687.56 and 227.21 is: 340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.46 : 687.56 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.46/687.56 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.46x = 687.56 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.46x = 156,215.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,215.93/458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.74

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