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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.37, 746.06 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.37, 746.06 and 150.71 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.37 : 746.06 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.37/746.06 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.37x = 746.06 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.37x = 112,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,434.97/497.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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