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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.03, 503.86 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.03, 503.86 and 226.34 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.03 : 503.86 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.03/503.86 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.03x = 503.86 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.03x = 114,043.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,043.67/336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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