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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 744.34 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 744.34 and 222.24 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 744.34 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/744.34 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 744.34 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 165,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,424.77/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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