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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 741.33 and 220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 741.33 and 220.17 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 741.33 = 220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/741.33 = 220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 741.33 × 220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 163,218.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,218.63/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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