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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.74, 748.35 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.74, 748.35 and 224.92 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.74 : 748.35 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.74/748.35 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.74x = 748.35 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.74x = 168,314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,314.02/498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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