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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 495.22 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 495.22 and 227.38 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 495.22 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/495.22 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 495.22 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 112,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,603.12/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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