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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.16, 745.29 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.16, 745.29 and 223.11 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.16 : 745.29 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.16/745.29 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.16x = 745.29 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.16x = 166,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,281.65/497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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