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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.50, 747.85 and 151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.50, 747.85 and 151.87 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.50 : 747.85 = 151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.50/747.85 = 151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.50x = 747.85 × 151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.50x = 113,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,573.73/498.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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