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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 741.51 and 220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 741.51 and 220.37 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 741.51 = 220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/741.51 = 220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 741.51 × 220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 163,402.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,402.85/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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