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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 501.48 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 501.48 and 226.14 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 501.48 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/501.48 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 501.48 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 113,404.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,404.69/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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