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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.50, 503.22 and 225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.50, 503.22 and 225.70 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.50 : 503.22 = 225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.50/503.22 = 225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.50x = 503.22 × 225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.50x = 113,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,576.75/335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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