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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.93, 749.85 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.93, 749.85 and 222.37 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.93 : 749.85 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.93/749.85 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.93x = 749.85 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.93x = 166,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,744.14/499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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