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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.22, 744.36 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.22, 744.36 and 222.30 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.22 : 744.36 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.22/744.36 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.22x = 744.36 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.22x = 165,471.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,471.23/496.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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