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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.50, 746.25 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.50, 746.25 and 155.50 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.50 : 746.25 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.50/746.25 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.50x = 746.25 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.50x = 116,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,041.88/497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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