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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.10, 330.03 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.10, 330.03 and 228.10 is: 330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.10 : 330.03 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.10/330.03 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.10x = 330.03 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.10x = 75,278.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,278.70/228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.03

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