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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.31, 455.60 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.31, 455.60 and 225.34 is: 310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.31 : 455.60 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.31/455.60 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.31x = 455.60 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.31x = 102,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,664.90/330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.81

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