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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.30, 495.99 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.30, 495.99 and 227.88 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.30 : 495.99 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.30/495.99 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.30x = 495.99 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.30x = 113,026.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,026.20/330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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