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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.56, 493.94 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.56, 493.94 and 221.56 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.56 : 493.94 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.56/493.94 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.56x = 493.94 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.56x = 109,437.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,437.35/329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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