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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.17, 741.18 and 220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.17, 741.18 and 220.19 is: 330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.17 : 741.18 = 220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.17/741.18 = 220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.17x = 741.18 × 220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.17x = 163,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,197.54/494.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.25

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