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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.03, 745.64 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.03, 745.64 and 150.35 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.03 : 745.64 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.03/745.64 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.03x = 745.64 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.03x = 112,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,102.49/497.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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