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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.38, 743.09 and 221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.38, 743.09 and 221.42 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.38 : 743.09 = 221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.38/743.09 = 221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.38x = 743.09 × 221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.38x = 164,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,535.74/495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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