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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.55, 747.86 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.55, 747.86 and 151.91 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.55 : 747.86 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.55/747.86 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.55x = 747.86 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.55x = 113,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,607.03/498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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