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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.40, 747.54 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.40, 747.54 and 151.72 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.40 : 747.54 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.40/747.54 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.40x = 747.54 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.40x = 113,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,414.90/498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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