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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 745.08 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 745.08 and 223.02 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 745.08 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/745.08 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 745.08 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 166,167.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,167.74/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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