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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 504 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 504 and 226.38 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 504 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/504 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 504 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 114,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,095.52/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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