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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 496.41 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 496.41 and 227.92 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 496.41 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/496.41 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 496.41 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 113,141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,141.77/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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