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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.36, 686.04 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.36, 686.04 and 149.22 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.36 : 686.04 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.36/686.04 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.36x = 686.04 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.36x = 102,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,370.89/457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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