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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.66, 746.22 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.66, 746.22 and 150.89 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.66 : 746.22 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.66/746.22 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.66x = 746.22 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.66x = 112,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,597.14/497.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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