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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.41, 503.28 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.41, 503.28 and 226.98 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.41 : 503.28 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.41/503.28 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.41x = 503.28 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.41x = 114,234.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,234.49/335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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