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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 455.78 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 455.78 and 225.34 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 455.78 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/455.78 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 455.78 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 102,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,705.47/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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