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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 742.50 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 742.50 and 221.00 is: 331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 742.50 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/742.50 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 742.50 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 164,088.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,088.79/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.64

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