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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.99, 744.22 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.99, 744.22 and 222.16 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.99 : 744.22 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.99/744.22 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.99x = 744.22 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.99x = 165,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,335.73/495.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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