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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.94, 750.31 and 226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.94, 750.31 and 226.05 is: 339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.94 : 750.31 = 226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.94/750.31 = 226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.94x = 750.31 × 226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.94x = 169,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,608.21/499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.26

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