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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 503.82 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 503.82 and 227.94 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 503.82 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/503.82 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 503.82 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 114,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,840.73/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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