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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.05, 747.08 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.05, 747.08 and 151.39 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.05 : 747.08 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.05/747.08 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.05x = 747.08 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.05x = 113,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,095.95/498.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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