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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.88, 745.31 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.88, 745.31 and 154.88 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.88 : 745.31 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.88/745.31 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.88x = 745.31 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.88x = 115,430.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,430.27/496.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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