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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.88, 744.27 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.88, 744.27 and 221.92 is: 333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.88 : 744.27 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.88/744.27 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.88x = 744.27 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.88x = 165,168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,168.40/495.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.08

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