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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.44, 741.54 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.44, 741.54 and 220.51 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.44 : 741.54 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.44/741.54 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.44x = 741.54 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.44x = 163,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,516.99/494.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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