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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 501.89 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 501.89 and 226.44 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 501.89 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/501.89 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 501.89 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 113,646.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,646.84/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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