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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.32, 489.42 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.32, 489.42 and 221.98 is: 332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.32 : 489.42 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.32/489.42 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.32x = 489.42 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.32x = 108,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,641.45/326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.93

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