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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.23, 495.82 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.23, 495.82 and 221.64 is: 331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.23 : 495.82 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.23/495.82 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.23x = 495.82 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.23x = 109,889.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,889.96/331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.76

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