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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.22, 494.97 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.22, 494.97 and 227.44 is: 340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.22 : 494.97 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.22/494.97 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.22x = 494.97 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.22x = 112,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,575.98/330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.91

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