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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.04, 748.08 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.04, 748.08 and 225.02 is: 337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.04 : 748.08 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.04/748.08 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.04x = 748.08 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.04x = 168,332.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,332.96/499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.31

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