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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.76, 744.58 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.76, 744.58 and 222.82 is: 333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.76 : 744.58 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.76/744.58 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.76x = 744.58 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.76x = 165,907.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,907.32/496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.98

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