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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.74, 503.04 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.74, 503.04 and 227.62 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.74 : 503.04 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.74/503.04 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.74x = 503.04 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.74x = 114,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,501.96/335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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