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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 748.23 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 748.23 and 152.17 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 748.23 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/748.23 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 748.23 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 113,854.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,854.42/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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