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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 500.84 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 500.84 and 225.80 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 500.84 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/500.84 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 500.84 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 113,089.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,089.67/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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