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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.61, 743.67 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.61, 743.67 and 221.64 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.61 : 743.67 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.61/743.67 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.61x = 743.67 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.61x = 164,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,824.23/495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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