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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 749.13 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 749.13 and 225.88 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 749.13 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/749.13 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 749.13 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 169,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,213.48/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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