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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.07, 688.23 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.07, 688.23 and 150.73 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.07 : 688.23 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.07/688.23 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.07x = 688.23 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.07x = 103,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,736.91/459.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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