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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.47, 747.12 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.47, 747.12 and 224.24 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.47 : 747.12 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.47/747.12 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.47x = 747.12 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.47x = 167,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,534.19/498.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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