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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.53, 745.69 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.53, 745.69 and 223.55 is: 335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.53 : 745.69 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.53/745.69 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.53x = 745.69 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.53x = 166,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,699.00/497.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.05

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