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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.65, 742.94 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.65, 742.94 and 221.37 is: 331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.65 : 742.94 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.65/742.94 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.65x = 742.94 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.65x = 164,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,462.40/495.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.81

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