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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.34, 749.11 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.34, 749.11 and 152.64 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.34 : 749.11 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.34/749.11 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.34x = 749.11 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.34x = 114,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,344.15/499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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