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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.54, 745.70 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.54, 745.70 and 223.63 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.54 : 745.70 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.54/745.70 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.54x = 745.70 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.54x = 166,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,760.89/497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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