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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.05, 745.68 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.05, 745.68 and 150.41 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.05 : 745.68 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.05/745.68 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.05x = 745.68 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.05x = 112,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,157.73/497.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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