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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 494.10 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 494.10 and 221.06 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 494.10 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/494.10 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 494.10 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 109,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,226.98/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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