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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.13, 745.28 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.13, 745.28 and 223.55 is: 335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.13 : 745.28 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.13/745.28 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.13x = 745.28 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.13x = 166,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,607.34/497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.14

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