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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.34, 746.03 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.34, 746.03 and 150.68 is: 226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.34 : 746.03 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.34/746.03 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.34x = 746.03 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.34x = 112,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,411.80/497.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.03

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