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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.49, 456.29 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.49, 456.29 and 225.75 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.49 : 456.29 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.49/456.29 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.49x = 456.29 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.49x = 103,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,008.90/330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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