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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.78, 745.50 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.78, 745.50 and 223 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.78 : 745.50 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.78/745.50 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.78x = 745.50 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.78x = 166,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,246.50/496.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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