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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 495.42 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 495.42 and 222.28 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 495.42 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/495.42 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 495.42 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 110,121.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,121.96/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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