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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 742.38 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 742.38 and 148.24 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 742.38 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/742.38 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 742.38 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 110,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,050.41/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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