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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 502.50 and 227.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 502.50 and 227.00 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 502.50 = 227.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/502.50 = 227.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 502.50 × 227.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 114,064.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,064.99/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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