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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.91, 501.75 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.91, 501.75 and 225.15 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.91 : 501.75 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.91/501.75 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.91x = 501.75 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.91x = 112,969.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,969.01/334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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