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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.27, 495.77 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.27, 495.77 and 226.23 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.27 : 495.77 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.27/495.77 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.27x = 495.77 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.27x = 112,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,158.05/330.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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