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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.03, 747.14 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.03, 747.14 and 151.35 is: 227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.03 : 747.14 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.03/747.14 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.03x = 747.14 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.03x = 113,079.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,079.64/498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.05

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