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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 504.14 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 504.14 and 227.94 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 504.14 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/504.14 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 504.14 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 114,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,912.53/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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