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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.25, 495.90 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.25, 495.90 and 228.32 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.25 : 495.90 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.25/495.90 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.25x = 495.90 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.25x = 113,220.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,220.27/331.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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