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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 494.64 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 494.64 and 227.42 is: 340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 494.64 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/494.64 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 494.64 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 112,491.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,491.03/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.49

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