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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.82, 496.91 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.82, 496.91 and 228.81 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.82 : 496.91 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.82/496.91 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.82x = 496.91 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.82x = 113,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,697.98/331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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