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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 687.84 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 687.84 and 227.40 is: 341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 687.84 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/687.84 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 687.84 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 156,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,414.82/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.07

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