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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.10, 504.06 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.10, 504.06 and 228.55 is: 342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.10 : 504.06 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.10/504.06 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.10x = 504.06 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.10x = 115,202.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,202.91/336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.76

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