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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.54, 503.48 and 227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.54, 503.48 and 227.09 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.54 : 503.48 = 227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.54/503.48 = 227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.54x = 503.48 × 227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.54x = 114,335.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,335.27/335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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