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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.04, 747.90 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.04, 747.90 and 225.08 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.04 : 747.90 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.04/747.90 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.04x = 747.90 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.04x = 168,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,337.33/499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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