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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.84, 740.10 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.84, 740.10 and 220.12 is: 329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.84 : 740.10 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.84/740.10 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.84x = 740.10 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.84x = 162,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,910.81/493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.89

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