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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.67, 747.66 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.67, 747.66 and 224.62 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.67 : 747.66 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.67/747.66 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.67x = 747.66 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.67x = 167,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,939.39/498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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