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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.26, 741.18 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.26, 741.18 and 220.24 is: 330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.26 : 741.18 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.26/741.18 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.26x = 741.18 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.26x = 163,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,237.48/494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.27

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