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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.22, 745.81 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.22, 745.81 and 150.55 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.22 : 745.81 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.22/745.81 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.22x = 745.81 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.22x = 112,281.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,281.70/497.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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