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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.20, 688.82 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.20, 688.82 and 151.06 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.20 : 688.82 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.20/688.82 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.20x = 688.82 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.20x = 104,053.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,053.15/459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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