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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.13, 747.44 and 224.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.13, 747.44 and 224.41 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.13 : 747.44 = 224.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.13/747.44 = 224.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.13x = 747.44 × 224.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.13x = 167,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,731.89/498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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