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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.56, 500.96 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.56, 500.96 and 225.04 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.56 : 500.96 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.56/500.96 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.56x = 500.96 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.56x = 112,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,736.04/334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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