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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.76, 749.45 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.76, 749.45 and 211.22 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.76 : 749.45 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.76/749.45 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.76x = 749.45 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.76x = 158,295.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,295.61/499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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