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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 495.54 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 495.54 and 228.12 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 495.54 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/495.54 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 495.54 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 113,042.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,042.58/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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