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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 495.56 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 495.56 and 221.84 is: 333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 495.56 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/495.56 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 495.56 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 109,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,932.55/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.16

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