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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 455.68 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 455.68 and 226.88 is: 313.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 455.68 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/455.68 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 455.68 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 103,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,384.68/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.06

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