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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.94, 746.91 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.94, 746.91 and 223.96 is: 335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.94 : 746.91 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.94/746.91 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.94x = 746.91 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.94x = 167,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,273.11/497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.93

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