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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.89, 745.68 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.89, 745.68 and 223.29 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.89 : 745.68 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.89/745.68 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.89x = 745.68 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.89x = 166,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,502.89/496.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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