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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 687.67 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 687.67 and 150.21 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 687.67 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/687.67 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 687.67 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 103,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,296.63/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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