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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 686.76 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 686.76 and 230 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 686.76 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/686.76 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 686.76 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 157,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,954.80/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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