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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.55, 504.29 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.55, 504.29 and 226.23 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.55 : 504.29 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.55/504.29 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.55x = 504.29 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.55x = 114,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,085.53/335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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