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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.87, 501.48 and 226.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.87, 501.48 and 226.33 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.87 : 501.48 = 226.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.87/501.48 = 226.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.87x = 501.48 × 226.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.87x = 113,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,498.71/334.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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