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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.78, 748.26 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.78, 748.26 and 224.88 is: 337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.78 : 748.26 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.78/748.26 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.78x = 748.26 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.78x = 168,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,268.71/498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.36

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