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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.47, 742.69 and 221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.47, 742.69 and 221.69 is: 332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.47 : 742.69 = 221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.47/742.69 = 221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.47x = 742.69 × 221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.47x = 164,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,646.95/495.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.30

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