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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 496.08 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 496.08 and 221.04 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 496.08 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/496.08 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 496.08 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 109,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,653.52/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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