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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.85, 497.97 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.85, 497.97 and 221.34 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.85 : 497.97 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.85/497.97 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.85x = 497.97 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.85x = 110,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,220.68/332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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