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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.22, 741.32 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.22, 741.32 and 220.24 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.22 : 741.32 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.22/741.32 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.22x = 741.32 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.22x = 163,268.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,268.32/494.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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