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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 737.28 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 737.28 and 149.50 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 737.28 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/737.28 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 737.28 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 110,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,223.36/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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