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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 501.35 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 501.35 and 226.50 is: 338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 501.35 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/501.35 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 501.35 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 113,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,554.64/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.93

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