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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.20, 500.36 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.20, 500.36 and 225.68 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.20 : 500.36 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.20/500.36 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.20x = 500.36 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.20x = 112,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,921.24/334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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