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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.67, 747.47 and 206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.67, 747.47 and 206.36 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.67 : 747.47 = 206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.67/747.47 = 206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.67x = 747.47 × 206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.67x = 154,247.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,247.91/498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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