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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.69, 746.39 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.69, 746.39 and 150.92 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.69 : 746.39 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.69/746.39 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.69x = 746.39 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.69x = 112,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,640.69/497.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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