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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 494.52 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 494.52 and 221.44 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 494.52 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/494.52 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 494.52 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 109,506.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,506.51/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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