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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.26, 742.96 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.26, 742.96 and 221.58 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.26 : 742.96 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.26/742.96 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.26x = 742.96 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.26x = 164,625.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,625.08/495.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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