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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.39, 495.89 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.39, 495.89 and 228.33 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.39 : 495.89 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.39/495.89 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.39x = 495.89 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.39x = 113,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,225.42/330.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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