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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.74, 748.11 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.74, 748.11 and 224.78 is: 337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.74 : 748.11 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.74/748.11 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.74x = 748.11 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.74x = 168,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,160.17/498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.17

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