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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 495.72 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 495.72 and 221.22 is: 331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 495.72 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/495.72 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 495.72 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 109,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,663.18/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.29

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