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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 501.66 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 501.66 and 226.80 is: 340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 501.66 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/501.66 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 501.66 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 113,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,776.49/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.38

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