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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 745.22 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 745.22 and 222.82 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 745.22 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/745.22 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 745.22 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 166,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,049.92/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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