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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.82, 494.46 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.82, 494.46 and 221.55 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.82 : 494.46 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.82/494.46 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.82x = 494.46 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.82x = 109,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,547.61/329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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