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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 455.88 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 455.88 and 226.84 is: 313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 455.88 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/455.88 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 455.88 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 103,411.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,411.82/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.05

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