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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 688.33 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 688.33 and 150.76 is: 226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 688.33 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/688.33 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 688.33 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 103,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,773.68/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.09

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