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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.15, 742.56 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.15, 742.56 and 221.48 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.15 : 742.56 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.15/742.56 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.15x = 742.56 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.15x = 164,462.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,462.19/495.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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