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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.42, 495.43 and 227.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.42, 495.43 and 227.59 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.42 : 495.43 = 227.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.42/495.43 = 227.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.42x = 495.43 × 227.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.42x = 112,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,754.91/330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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