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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.82, 743.07 and 221.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.82, 743.07 and 221.59 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.82 : 743.07 = 221.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.82/743.07 = 221.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.82x = 743.07 × 221.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.82x = 164,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,654.46/495.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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