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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.33, 688.67 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.33, 688.67 and 151.01 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.33 : 688.67 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.33/688.67 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.33x = 688.67 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.33x = 103,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,995.30/459.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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