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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.99, 736.48 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.99, 736.48 and 202.22 is: 303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.99 : 736.48 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.99/736.48 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.99x = 736.48 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.99x = 148,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,932.32/490.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.33

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