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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.86, 745.55 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.86, 745.55 and 223.16 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.86 : 745.55 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.86/745.55 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.86x = 745.55 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.86x = 166,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,372.09/496.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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