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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.80, 748.46 and 221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.80, 748.46 and 221.35 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.80 : 748.46 = 221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.80/748.46 = 221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.80x = 748.46 × 221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.80x = 165,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,671.62/498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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