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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 748.23 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 748.23 and 156.84 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 748.23 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/748.23 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 748.23 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 117,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,352.39/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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