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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 502.33 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 502.33 and 226.98 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 502.33 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/502.33 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 502.33 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 114,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,018.86/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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