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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.02, 503.51 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.02, 503.51 and 226.10 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.02 : 503.51 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.02/503.51 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.02x = 503.51 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.02x = 113,843.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,843.61/336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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