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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 744.88 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 744.88 and 223.06 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 744.88 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/744.88 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 744.88 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 166,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,152.93/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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