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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 494.73 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 494.73 and 221.64 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 494.73 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/494.73 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 494.73 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 109,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,651.96/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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