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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.96, 749.96 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.96, 749.96 and 226 is: 339.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.96 : 749.96 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.96/749.96 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.96x = 749.96 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.96x = 169,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,490.96/499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.01

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