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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.78, 748.53 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.78, 748.53 and 224.91 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.78 : 748.53 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.78/748.53 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.78x = 748.53 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.78x = 168,351.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,351.88/498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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