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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 455.46 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 455.46 and 225.40 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 455.46 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/455.46 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 455.46 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 102,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,660.68/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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