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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.23, 741.52 and 220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.23, 741.52 and 220.30 is: 330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.23 : 741.52 = 220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.23/741.52 = 220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.23x = 741.52 × 220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.23x = 163,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,353.15/494.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.52

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