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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.79, 746.67 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.79, 746.67 and 151.11 is: 226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.79 : 746.67 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.79/746.67 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.79x = 746.67 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.79x = 112,829.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,829.30/497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.66

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