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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.64, 741.94 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.64, 741.94 and 152.64 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.64 : 741.94 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.64/741.94 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.64x = 741.94 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.64x = 113,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,249.72/494.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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