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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 688.86 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 688.86 and 151.14 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 688.86 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/688.86 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 688.86 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 104,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,114.30/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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