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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 495.40 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 495.40 and 227.82 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 495.40 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/495.40 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 495.40 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 112,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,862.03/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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