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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.42, 740.90 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.42, 740.90 and 220.44 is: 330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.42 : 740.90 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.42/740.90 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.42x = 740.90 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.42x = 163,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,324.00/494.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.33

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