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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.34, 687.44 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.34, 687.44 and 150.12 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.34 : 687.44 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.34/687.44 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.34x = 687.44 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.34x = 103,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,198.49/458.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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