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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 501.54 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 501.54 and 226.62 is: 339.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 501.54 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/501.54 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 501.54 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 113,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,658.99/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.54

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