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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 495.37 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 495.37 and 226.35 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 495.37 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/495.37 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 495.37 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 112,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,126.43/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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