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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.32, 495.88 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.32, 495.88 and 221.76 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.32 : 495.88 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.32/495.88 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.32x = 495.88 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.32x = 109,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,966.35/330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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