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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.38, 743.32 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.38, 743.32 and 221.66 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.38 : 743.32 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.38/743.32 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.38x = 743.32 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.38x = 164,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,764.31/495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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