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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 747.24 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 747.24 and 224.04 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 747.24 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/747.24 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 747.24 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 167,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,411.65/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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