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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 744.96 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 744.96 and 222.88 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 744.96 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/744.96 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 744.96 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 166,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,036.68/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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