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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 745.32 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 745.32 and 222.96 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 745.32 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/745.32 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 745.32 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 166,176.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,176.55/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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