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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.24, 741.50 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.24, 741.50 and 147.60 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.24 : 741.50 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.24/741.50 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.24x = 741.50 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.24x = 109,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,445.40/494.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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