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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.21, 749.17 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.21, 749.17 and 221.64 is: 332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.21 : 749.17 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.21/749.17 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.21x = 749.17 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.21x = 166,048.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,048.87/499.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.62

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