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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.53, 744.19 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.53, 744.19 and 222.55 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.53 : 744.19 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.53/744.19 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.53x = 744.19 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.53x = 165,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,617.07/496.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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