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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.32, 494.66 and 227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.32, 494.66 and 227.31 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.32 : 494.66 = 227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.32/494.66 = 227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.32x = 494.66 × 227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.32x = 112,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,440.03/330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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