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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.24, 688.95 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.24, 688.95 and 151.11 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.24 : 688.95 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.24/688.95 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.24x = 688.95 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.24x = 104,107.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,107.23/459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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