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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.32, 743.04 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.32, 743.04 and 221.40 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.32 : 743.04 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.32/743.04 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.32x = 743.04 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.32x = 164,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,509.06/495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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