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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.48, 493.86 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.48, 493.86 and 221.84 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.48 : 493.86 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.48/493.86 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.48x = 493.86 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.48x = 109,557.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,557.90/329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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