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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.31, 744.57 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.31, 744.57 and 149.62 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.31 : 744.57 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.31/744.57 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.31x = 744.57 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.31x = 111,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,402.56/496.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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