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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.42, 742.32 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.42, 742.32 and 221.10 is: 331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.42 : 742.32 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.42/742.32 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.42x = 742.32 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.42x = 164,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,126.95/495.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.29

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