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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.98, 748.72 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.98, 748.72 and 202.48 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.98 : 748.72 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.98/748.72 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.98x = 748.72 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.98x = 151,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,599.21/498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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