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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.21, 495.60 and 222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.21, 495.60 and 222.47 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.21 : 495.60 = 222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.21/495.60 = 222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.21x = 495.60 × 222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.21x = 110,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,254.68/331.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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