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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.21, 495.39 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.21, 495.39 and 227.54 is: 341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.21 : 495.39 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.21/495.39 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.21x = 495.39 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.21x = 112,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,718.56/330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.35

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