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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.52, 741.86 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.52, 741.86 and 152.44 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.52 : 741.86 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.52/741.86 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.52x = 741.86 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.52x = 113,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,086.90/494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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