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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 455.76 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 455.76 and 226.32 is: 312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 455.76 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/455.76 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 455.76 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 103,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,147.60/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.57

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