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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.70, 501.67 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.70, 501.67 and 225.08 is: 337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.70 : 501.67 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.70/501.67 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.70x = 501.67 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.70x = 112,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,915.88/334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.36

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