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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.03, 744.14 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.03, 744.14 and 149.34 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.03 : 744.14 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.03/744.14 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.03x = 744.14 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.03x = 111,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,131.35/496.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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