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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.65, 749.18 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.65, 749.18 and 226.13 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.65 : 749.18 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.65/749.18 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.65x = 749.18 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.65x = 169,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,407.20/499.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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