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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.61, 496.37 and 228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.61, 496.37 and 228.29 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.61 : 496.37 = 228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.61/496.37 = 228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.61x = 496.37 × 228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.61x = 113,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,314.40/331.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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