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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.54, 502.10 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.54, 502.10 and 227 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.54 : 502.10 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.54/502.10 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.54x = 502.10 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.54x = 113,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,975.57/335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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