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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 456.15 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 456.15 and 225.76 is: 311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 456.15 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/456.15 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 456.15 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 102,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,980.42/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.50

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