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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.54, 743.13 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.54, 743.13 and 221.13 is: 331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.54 : 743.13 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.54/743.13 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.54x = 743.13 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.54x = 164,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,328.34/495.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.61

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