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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.67, 495.81 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.67, 495.81 and 227.84 is: 341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.67 : 495.81 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.67/495.81 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.67x = 495.81 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.67x = 112,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,965.35/330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.63

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