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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.46, 495.81 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.46, 495.81 and 221.20 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.46 : 495.81 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.46/495.81 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.46x = 495.81 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.46x = 109,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,673.17/330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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