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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.39, 746.24 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.39, 746.24 and 150.75 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.39 : 746.24 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.39/746.24 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.39x = 746.24 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.39x = 112,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,494.93/497.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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