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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.35, 749.01 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.35, 749.01 and 225.28 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.35 : 749.01 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.35/749.01 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.35x = 749.01 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.35x = 168,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,736.97/499.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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