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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.25, 503.72 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.25, 503.72 and 224.72 is: 336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.25 : 503.72 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.25/503.72 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.25x = 503.72 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.25x = 113,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,197.88/336.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.65

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