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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.25, 738.50 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.25, 738.50 and 150.25 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.25 : 738.50 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.25/738.50 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.25x = 738.50 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.25x = 110,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,958.87/492.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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