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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 495.07 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 495.07 and 220.72 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 495.07 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/495.07 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 495.07 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 109,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,271.85/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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