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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.16, 503.52 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.16, 503.52 and 227.44 is: 340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.16 : 503.52 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.16/503.52 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.16x = 503.52 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.16x = 114,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,520.59/336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.67

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