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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 748.05 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 748.05 and 151.95 is: 227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 748.05 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/748.05 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 748.05 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 113,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,666.20/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.94

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