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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.98, 750.02 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.98, 750.02 and 153.32 is: 229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.98 : 750.02 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.98/750.02 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.98x = 750.02 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.98x = 114,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,988.55/499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.99

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