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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 504.15 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 504.15 and 228.11 is: 342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 504.15 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/504.15 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 504.15 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 114,999.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,999.14/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.02

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