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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.90, 741.10 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.90, 741.10 and 219.96 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.90 : 741.10 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.90/741.10 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.90x = 741.10 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.90x = 163,012.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,012.36/493.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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