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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 748.37 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 748.37 and 225.03 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 748.37 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/748.37 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 748.37 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 168,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,405.70/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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