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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.31, 493.52 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.31, 493.52 and 221.31 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.31 : 493.52 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.31/493.52 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.31x = 493.52 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.31x = 109,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,219.80/329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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