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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.01, 488.94 and 221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.01, 488.94 and 221.97 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.01 : 488.94 = 221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.01/488.94 = 221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.01x = 488.94 × 221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.01x = 108,531.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,531.01/326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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