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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.17, 496.82 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.17, 496.82 and 228.50 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.17 : 496.82 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.17/496.82 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.17x = 496.82 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.17x = 113,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,523.37/331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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