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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.64, 742.93 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.64, 742.93 and 221.92 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.64 : 742.93 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.64/742.93 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.64x = 742.93 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.64x = 164,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,871.03/495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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