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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 503.76 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 503.76 and 227.64 is: 341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 503.76 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/503.76 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 503.76 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 114,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,675.93/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.05

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