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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.64, 742.87 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.64, 742.87 and 221.12 is: 331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.64 : 742.87 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.64/742.87 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.64x = 742.87 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.64x = 164,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,265.70/495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.42

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