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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.88, 749.78 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.88, 749.78 and 153.21 is: 229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.88 : 749.78 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.88/749.78 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.88x = 749.78 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.88x = 114,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,873.41/499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.80

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