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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.65, 496.33 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.65, 496.33 and 228.24 is: 341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.65 : 496.33 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.65/496.33 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.65x = 496.33 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.65x = 113,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,281.79/331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.57

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