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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.24, 688.92 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.24, 688.92 and 150.99 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.24 : 688.92 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.24/688.92 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.24x = 688.92 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.24x = 104,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,020.03/459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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