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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.97, 748.45 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.97, 748.45 and 152.31 is: 228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.97 : 748.45 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.97/748.45 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.97x = 748.45 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.97x = 113,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,992.68/498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.46

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