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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.97, 688.30 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.97, 688.30 and 227.96 is: 341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.97 : 688.30 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.97/688.30 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.97x = 688.30 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.97x = 156,907.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,907.31/458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.87

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