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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.96, 744.12 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.96, 744.12 and 222.24 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.96 : 744.12 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.96/744.12 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.96x = 744.12 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.96x = 165,373.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,373.23/495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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