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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.95, 688.50 and 227.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.95, 688.50 and 227.85 is: 341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.95 : 688.50 = 227.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.95/688.50 = 227.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.95x = 688.50 × 227.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.95x = 156,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,874.73/458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.81

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