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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.49, 497.58 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.49, 497.58 and 228.42 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.49 : 497.58 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.49/497.58 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.49x = 497.58 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.49x = 113,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,656.37/331.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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