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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 687.40 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 687.40 and 150.16 is: 225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 687.40 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/687.40 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 687.40 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 103,219.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,219.98/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.17

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