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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.09, 494.32 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.09, 494.32 and 227.01 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.09 : 494.32 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.09/494.32 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.09x = 494.32 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.09x = 112,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,215.58/330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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