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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.99, 745.33 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.99, 745.33 and 150.31 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.99 : 745.33 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.99/745.33 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.99x = 745.33 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.99x = 112,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,030.55/496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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