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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.80, 747.72 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.80, 747.72 and 225.20 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.80 : 747.72 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.80/747.72 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.80x = 747.72 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.80x = 168,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,386.54/498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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