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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 496.28 and 221.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 496.28 and 221.78 is: 332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 496.28 = 221.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/496.28 = 221.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 496.28 × 221.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 110,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,066.77/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.01

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