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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.96, 744 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.96, 744 and 222 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.96 : 744 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.96/744 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.96x = 744 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.96x = 165,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,168/495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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