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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 749.38 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 749.38 and 152.86 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 749.38 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/749.38 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 749.38 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 114,550.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,550.23/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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