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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 502.43 and 226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 502.43 and 226.86 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 502.43 = 226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/502.43 = 226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 502.43 × 226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 113,980.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,980.14/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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