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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.35, 738.52 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.35, 738.52 and 150.35 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.35 : 738.52 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.35/738.52 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.35x = 738.52 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.35x = 111,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,032.04/492.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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