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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.75, 688.21 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.75, 688.21 and 150.62 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.75 : 688.21 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.75/688.21 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.75x = 688.21 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.75x = 103,658.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,658.19/458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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