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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.20, 502.44 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.20, 502.44 and 226.60 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.20 : 502.44 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.20/502.44 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.20x = 502.44 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.20x = 113,852.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,852.90/335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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