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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 743.46 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 743.46 and 221.88 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 743.46 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/743.46 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 743.46 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 164,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,958.90/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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