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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.46, 747.60 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.46, 747.60 and 224.50 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.46 : 747.60 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.46/747.60 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.46x = 747.60 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.46x = 167,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,836.20/498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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