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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.06, 688.62 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.06, 688.62 and 150.90 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.06 : 688.62 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.06/688.62 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.06x = 688.62 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.06x = 103,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,912.76/459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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