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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.56, 502.80 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.56, 502.80 and 225.76 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.56 : 502.80 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.56/502.80 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.56x = 502.80 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.56x = 113,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,512.13/335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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