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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.55, 749.30 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.55, 749.30 and 152.87 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.55 : 749.30 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.55/749.30 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.55x = 749.30 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.55x = 114,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,540.98/499.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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