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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 493.83 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 493.83 and 221.13 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 493.83 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/493.83 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 493.83 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 109,200.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,200.63/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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