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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.40, 495.69 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.40, 495.69 and 226.70 is: 340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.40 : 495.69 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.40/495.69 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.40x = 495.69 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.40x = 112,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,372.92/330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.11

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