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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 685.92 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 685.92 and 149.37 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 685.92 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/685.92 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 685.92 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 102,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,454.95/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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