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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 502.34 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 502.34 and 226.80 is: 340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 502.34 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/502.34 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 502.34 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 113,930.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,930.71/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.01

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