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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 495.79 and 227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 495.79 and 227.83 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 495.79 = 227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/495.79 = 227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 495.79 × 227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 112,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,954.96/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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