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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.93, 496.40 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.93, 496.40 and 227.91 is: 341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.93 : 496.40 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.93/496.40 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.93x = 496.40 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.93x = 113,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,131.06/330.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.86

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