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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.95, 741.30 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.95, 741.30 and 219.90 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.95 : 741.30 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.95/741.30 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.95x = 741.30 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.95x = 163,011.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,011.87/493.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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