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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 495.78 and 227.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 495.78 and 227.47 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 495.78 = 227.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/495.78 = 227.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 495.78 × 227.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 112,775.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,775.08/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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