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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.84, 746.52 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.84, 746.52 and 151.14 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.84 : 746.52 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.84/746.52 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.84x = 746.52 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.84x = 112,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,829.03/497.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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