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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.61, 743.58 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.61, 743.58 and 221.67 is: 332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.61 : 743.58 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.61/743.58 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.61x = 743.58 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.61x = 164,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,829.38/495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.58

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