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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 459.27 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 459.27 and 228.12 is: 314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 459.27 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/459.27 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 459.27 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 104,766.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,766.95/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.41

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