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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.23, 497.07 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.23, 497.07 and 221.67 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.23 : 497.07 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.23/497.07 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.23x = 497.07 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.23x = 110,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,181.91/331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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