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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.94, 748.56 and 224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.94, 748.56 and 224.96 is: 337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.94 : 748.56 = 224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.94/748.56 = 224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.94x = 748.56 × 224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.94x = 168,391.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,391.19/498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.50

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