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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.58, 749.28 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.58, 749.28 and 225.60 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.58 : 749.28 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.58/749.28 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.58x = 749.28 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.58x = 169,038.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,038.88/499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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