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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.31, 687.21 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.31, 687.21 and 150.09 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.31 : 687.21 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.31/687.21 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.31x = 687.21 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.31x = 103,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,143.35/458.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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