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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.18, 742.56 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.18, 742.56 and 221.28 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.18 : 742.56 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.18/742.56 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.18x = 742.56 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.18x = 164,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,313.68/495.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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