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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.36, 747.66 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.36, 747.66 and 151.70 is: 227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.36 : 747.66 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.36/747.66 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.36x = 747.66 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.36x = 113,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,420.02/498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.59

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