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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.04, 740.55 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.04, 740.55 and 220.32 is: 330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.04 : 740.55 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.04/740.55 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.04x = 740.55 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.04x = 163,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,157.98/494.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.25

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