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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.10, 503.81 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.10, 503.81 and 227.90 is: 341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.10 : 503.81 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.10/503.81 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.10x = 503.81 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.10x = 114,818.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,818.30/336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.62

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