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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.33, 742.54 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.33, 742.54 and 221.28 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.33 : 742.54 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.33/742.54 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.33x = 742.54 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.33x = 164,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,305.54/495.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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