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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.98, 741.09 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.98, 741.09 and 220.10 is: 330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.98 : 741.09 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.98/741.09 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.98x = 741.09 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.98x = 163,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,110.20/493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.20

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