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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.81, 688.47 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.81, 688.47 and 227.90 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.81 : 688.47 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.81/688.47 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.81x = 688.47 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.81x = 156,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,898.87/458.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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