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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.81, 688.22 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.81, 688.22 and 150.66 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.81 : 688.22 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.81/688.22 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.81x = 688.22 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.81x = 103,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,686.47/458.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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