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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.68, 456 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.68, 456 and 227 is: 313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.68 : 456 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.68/456 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.68x = 456 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.68x = 103,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,512/330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.03

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