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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.05, 496.05 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.05, 496.05 and 221.25 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.05 : 496.05 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.05/496.05 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.05x = 496.05 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.05x = 109,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,751.06/331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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