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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 503.40 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 503.40 and 227.60 is: 341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 503.40 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/503.40 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 503.40 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 114,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,573.84/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.27

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