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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 496.80 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 496.80 and 228.78 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 496.80 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/496.80 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 496.80 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 113,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,657.90/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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