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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.98, 744.17 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.98, 744.17 and 221.88 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.98 : 744.17 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.98/744.17 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.98x = 744.17 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.98x = 165,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,115.33/495.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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