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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.01, 504.96 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.01, 504.96 and 228.55 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.01 : 504.96 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.01/504.96 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.01x = 504.96 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.01x = 115,408.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,408.61/336.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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