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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.59, 747.98 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.59, 747.98 and 224.81 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.59 : 747.98 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.59/747.98 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.59x = 747.98 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.59x = 168,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,152.26/498.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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