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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.03, 747.25 and 224.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.03, 747.25 and 224.05 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.03 : 747.25 = 224.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.03/747.25 = 224.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.03x = 747.25 × 224.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.03x = 167,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,418.93/498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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