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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496, 744.02 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496, 744.02 and 222.11 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496 : 744.02 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496/744.02 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496x = 744.02 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496x = 165,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,254.28/496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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