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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.08, 503.62 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.08, 503.62 and 226.26 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.08 : 503.62 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.08/503.62 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.08x = 503.62 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.08x = 113,948.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,948.50/336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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