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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 495.94 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 495.94 and 221.20 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 495.94 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/495.94 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 495.94 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 109,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,701.93/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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