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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.13, 496.74 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.13, 496.74 and 221.51 is: 332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.13 : 496.74 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.13/496.74 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.13x = 496.74 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.13x = 110,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,032.88/331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.30

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