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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 741.24 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 741.24 and 205.56 is: 308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 741.24 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/741.24 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 741.24 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 152,369.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,369.29/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.34

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