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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.21, 496.89 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.21, 496.89 and 228.54 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.21 : 496.89 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.21/496.89 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.21x = 496.89 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.21x = 113,559.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,559.24/331.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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