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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.08, 747.20 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.08, 747.20 and 156 is: 234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.08 : 747.20 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.08/747.20 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.08x = 747.20 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.08x = 116,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,563.20/498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.03

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