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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.04, 495.52 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.04, 495.52 and 227.72 is: 340.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.04 : 495.52 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.04/495.52 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.04x = 495.52 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.04x = 112,840.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,840.48/331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.86

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