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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.29, 687.47 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.29, 687.47 and 150.18 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.29 : 687.47 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.29/687.47 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.29x = 687.47 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.29x = 103,240.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,240.92/458.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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