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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.86, 742.46 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.86, 742.46 and 220.92 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.86 : 742.46 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.86/742.46 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.86x = 742.46 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.86x = 164,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,023.16/494.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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