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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.17, 496.56 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.17, 496.56 and 228.35 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.17 : 496.56 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.17/496.56 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.17x = 496.56 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.17x = 113,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,386.99/331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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