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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.26, 747.66 and 209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.26, 747.66 and 209.90 is: 314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.26 : 747.66 = 209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.26/747.66 = 209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.26x = 747.66 × 209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.26x = 156,933.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,933.83/498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.96

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