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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.50, 687.84 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.50, 687.84 and 150.37 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 687.84 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/687.84 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 687.84 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 103,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,430.50/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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