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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 495.14 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 495.14 and 227.66 is: 341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 495.14 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/495.14 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 495.14 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 112,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,723.57/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.24

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