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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.89, 743.68 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.89, 743.68 and 222.11 is: 333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.89 : 743.68 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.89/743.68 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.89x = 743.68 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.89x = 165,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,178.11/495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.10

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