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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.71, 494.61 and 221.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.71, 494.61 and 221.62 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.71 : 494.61 = 221.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.71/494.61 = 221.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.71x = 494.61 × 221.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.71x = 109,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,615.47/329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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