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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.16, 745.47 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.16, 745.47 and 150.39 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.16 : 745.47 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.16/745.47 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.16x = 745.47 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.16x = 112,111.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,111.23/497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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