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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.40, 749.39 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.40, 749.39 and 225.72 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.40 : 749.39 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.40/749.39 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.40x = 749.39 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.40x = 169,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,152.31/499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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