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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.29, 743.03 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.29, 743.03 and 221.39 is: 332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.29 : 743.03 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.29/743.03 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.29x = 743.03 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.29x = 164,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,498.21/495.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.12

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