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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.47, 495.82 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.47, 495.82 and 221.22 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.47 : 495.82 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.47/495.82 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.47x = 495.82 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.47x = 109,685.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,685.30/330.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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