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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.18, 455.76 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.18, 455.76 and 225.81 is: 311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.18 : 455.76 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.18/455.76 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.18x = 455.76 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.18x = 102,915.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,915.17/330.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.69

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