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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.38, 496.82 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.38, 496.82 and 228.35 is: 342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.38 : 496.82 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.38/496.82 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.38x = 496.82 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.38x = 113,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,450.66/331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.36

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