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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 456.68 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 456.68 and 227.88 is: 314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 456.68 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/456.68 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 456.68 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 104,068.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,068.24/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.56

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