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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.11, 745.70 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.11, 745.70 and 150.41 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.11 : 745.70 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.11/745.70 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.11x = 745.70 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.11x = 112,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,160.74/497.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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