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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.59, 495.51 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.59, 495.51 and 220.77 is: 330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.59 : 495.51 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.59/495.51 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.59x = 495.51 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.59x = 109,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,394.77/330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.91

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