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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 502.47 and 226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 502.47 and 226.85 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 502.47 = 226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/502.47 = 226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 502.47 × 226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 113,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,982.81/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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