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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 740.94 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 740.94 and 220.16 is: 330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 740.94 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/740.94 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 740.94 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 163,125.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,125.35/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.15

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