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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.16, 747.27 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.16, 747.27 and 151.47 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.16 : 747.27 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.16/747.27 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.16x = 747.27 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.16x = 113,188.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,188.99/498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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