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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.24, 741.21 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.24, 741.21 and 147.56 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.24 : 741.21 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.24/741.21 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.24x = 741.21 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.24x = 109,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,369.24/494.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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