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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.30, 746.01 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.30, 746.01 and 150.64 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.30 : 746.01 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.30/746.01 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.30x = 746.01 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.30x = 112,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,378.95/497.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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