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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.29, 745.66 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.29, 745.66 and 150.52 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.29 : 745.66 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.29/745.66 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.29x = 745.66 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.29x = 112,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,232.64/497.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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