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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.74, 503.82 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.74, 503.82 and 226.02 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.74 : 503.82 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.74/503.82 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.74x = 503.82 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.74x = 113,873.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,873.40/335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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