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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.49, 494.24 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.49, 494.24 and 221.22 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.49 : 494.24 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.49/494.24 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.49x = 494.24 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.49x = 109,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,334.67/329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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