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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.74, 744.69 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.74, 744.69 and 222.72 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.74 : 744.69 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.74/744.69 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.74x = 744.69 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.74x = 165,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,857.36/496.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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