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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.90, 688.16 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.90, 688.16 and 227.70 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.90 : 688.16 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.90/688.16 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.90x = 688.16 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.90x = 156,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,692.89/458.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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