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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.68, 744.92 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.68, 744.92 and 222.62 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.68 : 744.92 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.68/744.92 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.68x = 744.92 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.68x = 165,834.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,834.09/496.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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