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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.09, 742.59 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.09, 742.59 and 221.40 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.09 : 742.59 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.09/742.59 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.09x = 742.59 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.09x = 164,409.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,409.43/495.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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