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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.14, 743.04 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.14, 743.04 and 221.14 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.14 : 743.04 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.14/743.04 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.14x = 743.04 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.14x = 164,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,315.87/495.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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