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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.34, 749.10 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.34, 749.10 and 225.56 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.34 : 749.10 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.34/749.10 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.34x = 749.10 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.34x = 168,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,967.00/499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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