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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.70, 496.61 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.70, 496.61 and 220.69 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.70 : 496.61 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.70/496.61 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.70x = 496.61 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.70x = 109,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,593.27/331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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