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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.71, 745.40 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.71, 745.40 and 223.10 is: 334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.71 : 745.40 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.71/745.40 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.71x = 745.40 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.71x = 166,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,300.05/496.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.81

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