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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.34, 741.30 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.34, 741.30 and 220.25 is: 330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.34 : 741.30 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.34/741.30 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.34x = 741.30 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.34x = 163,267.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,267.62/494.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.27

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