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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.60, 742.68 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.60, 742.68 and 221.52 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.60 : 742.68 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.60/742.68 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.60x = 742.68 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.60x = 164,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,518.47/495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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