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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 687.70 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 687.70 and 150.23 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 687.70 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/687.70 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 687.70 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 103,313.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,313.17/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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