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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.67, 743.78 and 221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.67, 743.78 and 221.95 is: 333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.67 : 743.78 = 221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.67/743.78 = 221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.67x = 743.78 × 221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.67x = 165,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,081.97/495.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.05

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