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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.41, 743.02 and 221.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.41, 743.02 and 221.45 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.41 : 743.02 = 221.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.41/743.02 = 221.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.41x = 743.02 × 221.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.41x = 164,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,537.51/495.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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