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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.19, 745.54 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.19, 745.54 and 150.46 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.19 : 745.54 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.19/745.54 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.19x = 745.54 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.19x = 112,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,170.22/497.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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