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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.97, 504.12 and 227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.97, 504.12 and 227.53 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.97 : 504.12 = 227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.97/504.12 = 227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.97x = 504.12 × 227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.97x = 114,703.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,703.91/335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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