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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 456.48 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 456.48 and 225.66 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 456.48 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/456.48 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 456.48 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 103,009.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,009.28/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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