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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 742.08 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 742.08 and 220.82 is: 331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 742.08 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/742.08 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 742.08 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 163,866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,866.11/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.19

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