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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.62, 494.34 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.62, 494.34 and 221.98 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.62 : 494.34 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.62/494.34 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.62x = 494.34 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.62x = 109,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,733.59/329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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