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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 688.56 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 688.56 and 151.13 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 688.56 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/688.56 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 688.56 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 104,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,062.07/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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