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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 455.72 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 455.72 and 225.20 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 455.72 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/455.72 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 455.72 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 102,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,624.74/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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