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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.75, 456.44 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.75, 456.44 and 225.86 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.75 : 456.44 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.75/456.44 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.75x = 456.44 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.75x = 103,088.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,088.13/330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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