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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.12, 745.11 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.12, 745.11 and 223.34 is: 334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.12 : 745.11 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.12/745.11 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.12x = 745.11 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.12x = 166,409.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,409.14/497.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.75

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