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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.58, 495.77 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.58, 495.77 and 228.52 is: 342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.58 : 495.77 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.58/495.77 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.58x = 495.77 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.58x = 113,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,289.74/330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.71

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