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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 495.90 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 495.90 and 228.51 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 495.90 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/495.90 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 495.90 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 113,318.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,318.11/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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