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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 502.45 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 502.45 and 225.38 is: 337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 502.45 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/502.45 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 502.45 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 113,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,242.18/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.59

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