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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.36, 455.94 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.36, 455.94 and 225.56 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.36 : 455.94 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.36/455.94 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.36x = 455.94 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.36x = 102,839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,839.55/330.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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