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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 686.02 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 686.02 and 149.23 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 686.02 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/686.02 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 686.02 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 102,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,374.76/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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