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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 745.71 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 745.71 and 150.37 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 745.71 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/745.71 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 745.71 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 112,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,129.98/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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