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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.23, 688.89 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.23, 688.89 and 151.09 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.23 : 688.89 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.23/688.89 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.23x = 688.89 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.23x = 104,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,080.95/459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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