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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.78, 744.19 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.78, 744.19 and 222.06 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.78 : 744.19 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.78/744.19 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.78x = 744.19 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.78x = 165,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,254.83/495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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