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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.02, 744.36 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.02, 744.36 and 222.11 is: 333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.02 : 744.36 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.02/744.36 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.02x = 744.36 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.02x = 165,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,328.04/496.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.31

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