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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.56, 746.45 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.56, 746.45 and 223.67 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.56 : 746.45 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.56/746.45 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.56x = 746.45 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.56x = 166,958.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,958.47/497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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