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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.20, 503.76 and 225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.20, 503.76 and 225.87 is: 339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.20 : 503.76 = 225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.20/503.76 = 225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.20x = 503.76 × 225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.20x = 113,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,784.27/335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.45

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