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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.47, 494.32 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.47, 494.32 and 220.22 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.47 : 494.32 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.47/494.32 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.47x = 494.32 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.47x = 108,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,859.15/329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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