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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.98, 748.26 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.98, 748.26 and 225 is: 337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.98 : 748.26 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.98/748.26 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.98x = 748.26 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.98x = 168,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,358.50/498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.41

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