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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.82, 743.97 and 222.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.82, 743.97 and 222.01 is: 333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.82 : 743.97 = 222.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.82/743.97 = 222.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.82x = 743.97 × 222.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.82x = 165,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,168.78/495.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.12

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