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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.32, 748.71 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.32, 748.71 and 221.76 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.32 : 748.71 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.32/748.71 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.32x = 748.71 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.32x = 166,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,033.93/499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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