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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.68, 456.18 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.68, 456.18 and 227 is: 313.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.68 : 456.18 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.68/456.18 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.68x = 456.18 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.68x = 103,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,552.86/330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.15

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