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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.14, 745.58 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.14, 745.58 and 150.41 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.14 : 745.58 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.14/745.58 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.14x = 745.58 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.14x = 112,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,144.93/497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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