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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.58, 500.63 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.58, 500.63 and 226.44 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.58 : 500.63 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.58/500.63 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.58x = 500.63 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.58x = 113,361.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,361.53/334.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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