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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.44, 748.98 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.44, 748.98 and 152.70 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.44 : 748.98 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.44/748.98 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.44x = 748.98 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.44x = 114,369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,369.25/499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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