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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.61, 746.48 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.61, 746.48 and 150.93 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.61 : 746.48 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.61/746.48 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.61x = 746.48 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.61x = 112,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,666.60/497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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