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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.57, 748.74 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.57, 748.74 and 225.38 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.57 : 748.74 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.57/748.74 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.57x = 748.74 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.57x = 168,753.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,753.74/499.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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