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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.45, 502.97 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.45, 502.97 and 225.88 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.45 : 502.97 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.45/502.97 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.45x = 502.97 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.45x = 113,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,608.48/335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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