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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.03, 740.96 and 220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.03, 740.96 and 220.07 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.03 : 740.96 = 220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.03/740.96 = 220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.03x = 740.96 × 220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.03x = 163,061.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,061.97/494.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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