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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.74, 749.62 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.74, 749.62 and 225.78 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.74 : 749.62 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.74/749.62 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.74x = 749.62 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.74x = 169,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,249.20/499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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