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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.73, 748.27 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.73, 748.27 and 224.80 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.73 : 748.27 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.73/748.27 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.73x = 748.27 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.73x = 168,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,211.10/498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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