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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.66, 746.52 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.66, 746.52 and 151.01 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.66 : 746.52 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.66/746.52 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.66x = 746.52 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.66x = 112,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,730.49/497.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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