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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.10, 500.81 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.10, 500.81 and 225.90 is: 338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.10 : 500.81 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.10/500.81 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.10x = 500.81 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.10x = 113,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,132.98/334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.62

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