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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494, 740.95 and 220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494, 740.95 and 220.09 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494 : 740.95 = 220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494/740.95 = 220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494x = 740.95 × 220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494x = 163,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,075.69/494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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