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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 455.66 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 455.66 and 225.50 is: 311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 455.66 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/455.66 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 455.66 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 102,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,751.33/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.10

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