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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.81, 748.37 and 224.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.81, 748.37 and 224.87 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.81 : 748.37 = 224.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.81/748.37 = 224.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.81x = 748.37 × 224.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.81x = 168,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,281.10/498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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