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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.90, 457.11 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.90, 457.11 and 225.90 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.90 : 457.11 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.90/457.11 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.90x = 457.11 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.90x = 103,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,261.15/330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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