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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.94, 501.70 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.94, 501.70 and 224.88 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 501.70 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/501.70 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 501.70 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 112,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,822.30/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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