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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.34, 743.11 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.34, 743.11 and 221.49 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.34 : 743.11 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.34/743.11 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.34x = 743.11 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.34x = 164,590.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,590.88/495.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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