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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 496.26 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 496.26 and 228.58 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 496.26 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/496.26 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 496.26 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 113,435.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,435.11/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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