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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.20, 495.30 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.20, 495.30 and 221.40 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.20 : 495.30 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.20/495.30 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.20x = 495.30 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.20x = 109,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,659.42/330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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