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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 745.50 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 745.50 and 150.34 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 745.50 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/745.50 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 745.50 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 112,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,074.74/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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