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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.22, 745.76 and 150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.22, 745.76 and 150.61 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.22 : 745.76 = 150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.22/745.76 = 150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.22x = 745.76 × 150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.22x = 112,318.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,318.91/497.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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