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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 500.40 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 500.40 and 225.60 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 500.40 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/500.40 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 500.40 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 112,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,890.24/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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