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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.58, 742.78 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.58, 742.78 and 221.06 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.58 : 742.78 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.58/742.78 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.58x = 742.78 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.58x = 164,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,197.84/495.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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