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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 687.54 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 687.54 and 150.18 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 687.54 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/687.54 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 687.54 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 103,254.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,254.76/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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