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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.50, 749.41 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.50, 749.41 and 225.63 is: 338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.50 : 749.41 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.50/749.41 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.50x = 749.41 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.50x = 169,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,088.81/499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.52

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