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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499, 748.38 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499, 748.38 and 152.24 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499 : 748.38 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499/748.38 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499x = 748.38 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499x = 113,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,933.37/499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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