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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498, 746.64 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498, 746.64 and 224.22 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 746.64 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/746.64 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 746.64 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 167,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,411.62/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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