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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 494.16 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 494.16 and 227.04 is: 339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 494.16 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/494.16 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 494.16 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 112,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,194.09/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.98

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