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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.93, 747.26 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.93, 747.26 and 224.19 is: 336.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.93 : 747.26 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.93/747.26 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.93x = 747.26 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.93x = 167,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,527.10/497.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.45

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