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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.95, 741.09 and 219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.95, 741.09 and 219.99 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.95 : 741.09 = 219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.95/741.09 = 219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.95x = 741.09 × 219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.95x = 163,032.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,032.39/493.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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