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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.33, 745.75 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.33, 745.75 and 150.60 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.33 : 745.75 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.33/745.75 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.33x = 745.75 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.33x = 112,309.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,309.57/497.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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