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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.12, 743.90 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.12, 743.90 and 222.04 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.12 : 743.90 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.12/743.90 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.12x = 743.90 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.12x = 165,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,175.56/496.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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