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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.79, 748.18 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.79, 748.18 and 224.73 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.79 : 748.18 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.79/748.18 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.79x = 748.18 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.79x = 168,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,137.37/498.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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