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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 504.81 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 504.81 and 227.70 is: 341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 504.81 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/504.81 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 504.81 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 114,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,945.24/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.85

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