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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.97, 750.04 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.97, 750.04 and 226.19 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.97 : 750.04 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.97/750.04 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.97x = 750.04 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.97x = 169,647.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,647.80/499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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