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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 456.61 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 456.61 and 225.79 is: 311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 456.61 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/456.61 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 456.61 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 103,097.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,097.97/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.56

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