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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 688.35 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 688.35 and 150.64 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 688.35 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/688.35 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 688.35 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 103,693.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,693.04/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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