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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.37, 688.91 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.37, 688.91 and 151.15 is: 226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.37 : 688.91 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.37/688.91 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.37x = 688.91 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.37x = 104,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,125.30/459.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.67

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