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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.38, 495.04 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.38, 495.04 and 227.32 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.38 : 495.04 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.38/495.04 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.38x = 495.04 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.38x = 112,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,532.49/330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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