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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.82, 749.81 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.82, 749.81 and 225.99 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.82 : 749.81 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.82/749.81 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.82x = 749.81 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.82x = 169,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,448.86/499.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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