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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.87, 748.33 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.87, 748.33 and 152.18 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.87 : 748.33 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.87/748.33 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.87x = 748.33 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.87x = 113,879.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,879.33/498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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