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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 497.38 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 497.38 and 221.34 is: 332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 497.38 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/497.38 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 497.38 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 110,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,090.09/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.24

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